dji Thumb Controller User Manual
dji Thumb Controller User Manual

dji Thumb Controller User Manual

Control for ronin-m and ronin-mx

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Thumb Controller
User Manual
V1.0 2015.4

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  • Page 1 Thumb Controller User Manual V1.0 2015.4...
  • Page 2: Disclaimers And Warnings

    This product and manual are copyrighted by DJI, with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Thumb Controller to the Ronin Indicator Status Using the Thumb Controller Mode Function Gimbal Settings Device Settings DJI Assistant App Tuning DJI PC/MAC Assistant Tuning Settings Updating the Thumb Controller and the Receiver 18 Specifications © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 4: In The Box

    The following items are included with the Thumb Controller for the Ronin-M: Thumb Controller×1 Quick Release Accessory USB Cable×1 Rubber Mount×1 Ring×1 The following items are included with the Thumb Controller for the Ronin: Thumb Controller×1 Quick Release Accessory USB Cable×1 Mount ×1 Receiver×1 4-Pin Cable×1 Adhesive Tape×1 ©...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    OLED display give Ronin users more control than ever before. The Thumb Controller communicates with the Ronin-M via a preinstalled internal receiver. An external receiver is needed when the Thumb Controller is used with the Ronin.
  • Page 6: External Receiver (For Ronin Only)

    [5] Micro-USB Port For charging the Thumb Controller and upgrading its firmware [6] Override Button Allow the Thumb Controller to reactivated and updated following a failure update process External Receiver (For Ronin Only) [1] CAN Port Connects the receiver to the...
  • Page 7: Installation

    Ronin-M. 2. Insert the Thumb Controller into the quick-release accessory mount and ensure that it is secure.
  • Page 8: Installing The External Receiver (For Ronin Only)

    1. Use the 4-pin cable to connect the CAN port on the Ronin to the CAN 1 or Can 2 port on the receiver. 2. Use the adhesive tape to secure the receiver on the Ronin. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Thumb Controller To The Gimbal

    2. Press the Ronin-M’s Bind Button (shown below) one time. The LED indicator on the Ronin-M will rapidly blink green. 3. Turn on the Thumb Controller. If the LED indicator on the Ronin-M and the LED indicator on the Thumb Controller both glow solid green, they have been successfully connected.
  • Page 10 Bind Button The binding process only needs to be completed one time, unless the bind button is pressed or the Ronin/Ronin-M needs to be connected to another Thumb Controller. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 11: Indicator Status

    Thumb Controller Description LED Indicator Status The Thumb Controller is being Solid Red — updated The Thumb Controller is not connected Blinking Red to the receiver The Thumb Controller is connected to Solid Green — the receiver Blinking Green The update process is complete...
  • Page 12: Using The Thumb Controller

    Using the Thumb Controller To enter the Main Menu, press and hold the center of the pressure- sensitive stick. ST Off Mode ST On Auto Center Fast Normal Function Up/Down Roll Slow Tilt None Channel Roll Left/Right Tilt None Gimbal Setting...
  • Page 13 Thumb Controller Menu Mode ST Off SmoothTrack is off. The Thumb Controller is free to control the pan axis. The gimbal will stop and hold the last position determined by the pan axis control stick, without applying SmoothTrack. ST On SmoothTrack is on.
  • Page 14: Function

    Function The Function tab allows you to select the SmoothTrack speed. There are 3 possible speeds: Fast, Normal, and Slow. The value of each speed can be adjusted in the DJI Assistant app or the PC/ MAC Assistant. Gimbal Settings...
  • Page 15: Device Settings

    This process should take approximately 20 seconds to complete. The gimbal cannot be controlled by the Thumb Controller or the remote controller during calibration. Do not touch or move the gimbal during either process.
  • Page 16: Dji Assistant App Tuning

    DJI Assistant App Tuning You can adjust various parameters in the DJI Assistant app. Turn on the Thumb Controller and the gimbal, then launch the DJI Assistant app. You can adjust the control speeds in the Wizard menu. To meet your specific requirements, you can also access advanced  functions through the Assistant app. In the Control Menu, you can adjust the Deadband, Maximum Speed, Smoothing, and Controller Priority.
  • Page 17: Dji Pc/Mac Assistant Tuning

    There is no need to adjust the settings in both. The DJI Assistant app and the PC/MAC Assistant program cannot be connected to the Thumb Controller at the same time. If you are running the Assistant app on your mobile device, be sure to disconnect the Micro-USB cable before using the Assistant on a PC/MAC.
  • Page 18: Updating The Thumb Controller And The Receiver

    2. Click “Update.” 3.  Wait for the download to finish. 4.  Click “Update” again and then click “Confirm.” 5. After the update is complete, turn the Thumb Controller off and then on again. 6. Repeat this process with the Ronin-M or the Ronin External Receiver, depending on your model. ©...
  • Page 19 If the Thumb Controller fails to update, follow the steps below: 1. Press and hold the override button. 2. Use the USB cable to connect the Thumb Controller to the computer. 3. Now, release the override button and wait for the connection to be established.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Battery Voltage 3.7V Battery Capacity 1150mAh Charge Time Weight Size 2.7×1.4×0.9 in. (68×36×23 mm) Mounting Bracket Diameter 1.0 in. or 1.2 in. (25 mm or 30 mm) White OLED, 0.96 inch, Display Dots: 128×64 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22 The content is subject to change. Download the latest version from http://www.dji.com/product/ If you have any questions about this document, please contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport@dji.com. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 23 CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Hereby, SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 24 CAN port with a 4-Pin Cable)or DC 5V (powered by PC through USB port) RONIN is powered by intelligent battery, the battery capacity is 3400mAh, voltage is 14.8VDC, charge the intelligent battery only with DJI approved chargers with the battery moving off from ronion.

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